Philippines: Applications open for new passports

Dubai: Filipinos can submit applications from tomorrow for new machine-readable passports. It will take at least 30 days to process, according to the Philippine Embassy.

Steps are being taken to reduce the waiting time, it added. Charges are Dh200.

Inquiries can be sent to the embassy by e-mail at auhpe@philembassy.ae, or by fax to (02) 641 2559, or call (02) 641 5922.